The atmosphere remained low until the car jolted a bit, seemingly travelling into a ragged road. No 56 slowly calmed down and fixed her make up as best as she could.
"Get ready." The driver's cold tone sounded from the front. "We are arriving in ten minutes."
Lei Liqiu straightened her back. Waves? She pricked her ears up and indeed heard the clear sound of waves crashing. "Are we going to the sea?" she asked carefully.
"It seems so." Madam Lan wasn't willing to divulge more.
Lei Liqiu sighed and kept her mouth shut. A few minutes later, the car gradually slowed down and halted. "We have arrived." Madam Lan gathered her shoulder cape and patted Lei Liqiu's shoulder. "Let's go."
Lei Liqiu took a deep breath and climbed down the car following Madam Lan. In an instant, the scent of the sea rushed to her nose. Harsh wind blew her hair and dress. It was so cold that her breath evaporated into mist. Her nose instantly turned red as she sneezed.
